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96Julia Pastrana: The True Story of the Hybrid Bear Woman. Also Known As The Ugliest Woman In The World
A fascinating and poignant tale of the worlds ugliest woman.
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92'Bertha' in Charlotte Bronte’s 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhys’s 'Wide Sargasso Sea' - Comparison and Analysis
In Charlotte Bronte's novel, 'Jane Eyre', there is a minor, but terrifying, character, named Bertha ~ the original 'madwoman in the attic'. In Jean Rhys's novel, 'Wide Sargasso Sea', the main character is a sympathetic young girl, named Antoinette, who is taken away from her home, to a strange land, where her feelings are misunderstood and mistreated, leading to a breakdown. But Bronte's wild 'Bertha' is Rhys's sweet 'Antoinette'.
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91Emily Bronte - the Female Victorian Writer Who Wrote Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte wrote Wuthering Heights, a complex Victorian novel of love and obsession. Emily Bronte, the quintessential Gothic writer - brilliant, reclusive (agoraphobic), possibly anorexic, socially awkward in a house on a hill, writing in secret and wandering her beloved English moors - a short bio with pictures and interesting links as well a reading of her poem "Fall Leaves Fall."
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91History of the Gothic (Goth) Subculture
Most people in society today are basically familiar with the goth subculture – at least to the point where they can identify someone wearing the stereotypical goth garb as a “goth”. But not nearly as many people really understand what it means...
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90Corset making secrets
Corset making is HARD - isn't it? Actually, it isn't as hard as it seems. There's basic information online about how to make a corset, but there's a sorry lack of information on how to do it WELL. So if you're serious about ending the frustration and making a corset that you can wear with pride, here are a few tips from a pro.
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89Choosing Your Gothic Wedding Dress
If you love dark romance, a touch of horror and Victorian stylings, you might like a Gothic wedding dress. Learn what styles, colors and choices create a Gothic style.
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87Steampunk Prom
The Steampunk style of clothing allows for lots of creativity and imagination which makes it a perfect choice if you want to really have fun with your prom outfit!
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86Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Summary, Themes, Quotes and More
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, a gothic novel published in 1831, actually differs greatly from most of the movie versions, which often confuses first-time readers. This guide is designed to help you through the book. Favored innovation rather than...
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86Historical old buildings in Cape Town: St Stephen's Church and the Bo-Kaap
Strand Street in Cape Town runs from the Castle of Good Hope on the Grand Parade to the foot of Signal Hill. On the way it passes many historical and interesting places, including what used to be called Boeren Plein (Farmers' Square) or Hottentot Plein and is now called Riebeeck Square, and, a little further on, the old Malay quarter known as the Bo-Kaap (Upper Cape).
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86How to wear lace
Lace never really goes out of fashion, as lace clothing can be found amongst chain- store clothing rails throughout the year. Every now and again lace will become a popular fashion, and featured in many clothing stores. When it's not so popular,...
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